Eastern Illinois defeats Little Rock 78-72

Meechie White scores 19 points to lead Eastern Illinois to victory

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

Eastern Illinois secured a 78-72 victory over Little Rock on Saturday, with Meechie White leading the way with 19 points.

Why it matters

This win is an important conference victory for Eastern Illinois as they look to improve their standing in the league standings.

The details

Meechie White had a standout performance, scoring 19 points to pace Eastern Illinois to the 78-72 win over Little Rock. The game took place in Charleston, Illinois.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Meechie White

A player for Eastern Illinois who scored 19 points in the victory.

Eastern Illinois

The college basketball team that secured the 78-72 win over Little Rock.

Little Rock

The opposing college basketball team that lost to Eastern Illinois 78-72.

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The takeaway

This win gives Eastern Illinois momentum as they continue their conference schedule and look to improve their position in the standings.